1. State 2 major roles of salt in flavoring foods.
a) It adds saltiness.
b) It enhances flavors.
2. How is the salt being used to control microbial growth?
Addition of salts reduces the water activity available for the microbial growth. It also increases the osmotic pressure causing the cell wall to rupture. In this way, salt acts as a preservative.
From the article "The Many Benefits of Salt"
Q & A section:
1. State 2 major roles of salt in flavoring foods.
a) It adds saltiness.
b) It enhances flavors.
2. How is the salt being used to control microbial growth?
Addition of salts reduces the water activity available for the microbial growth. It also increases the osmotic pressure causing the cell wall to rupture. In this way, salt acts as a preservative.